Pencap510 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Just sitting here on the couch watching playoff hockey, and can only think of my build lol. (Is that normal??). 2 questions- 1) how does one secure the 2 male snaps to the cod to hold up the canvas belt, and 2) how thick should the drop boxes be. Think I'm gonna get my belt finished next Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited May 13, 2014 by Pencap510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 The male snaps are drilled and secured right through the cod. As for the drop box thickness, they should be right around 3/8 - 1/2 inch total thickness. And it is normal.....armor trumps all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm considering gluing snap plates to my ab for holding up the belt. I have seen others do it, it's not Velcro, and it keeps me from damaging my armour if I install anything by mistake. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 That's kind of what I was thinking - I have a snap gun but it wouldn't reach the middle of the cod piece.. Also, I'm not sure about installing a split rivet snap on the cod in fear of damaging the plastic. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 How does placement look before drilling ?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 You got a nice bend! I say drill those holes and rivet away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Drilling - will post pics in a sec. I got distracted an started removing returns from my shins. I'm so motivated to get to my helmet. I can hardly stand it. - still no boots yet <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Total disappointment. damn cap rivets are to short. Looks like I'll have to make another run to he store. - either way- back to working on shins. <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Any ideas what the best brand of cap rivets you guys used for the ammo pack- I think those were jeans rivets I bought before - <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I got my double cap rivets from Echo's sale thread. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just ordered some thx. Gotta sand down some shins now <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 One of those days- that all I want to do is work on my belt and finished the "top half". But my honey do list is to long... Arghh. Tomorrow- it's on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) So just made some measurements to my canvas belt- and am going to shorten it up a little to reduce some of the overlap before attaching the canvas belt. Good thing my wore knows how to sew lol! As she's working on that I'm gonna trim up the corners of my belt attachment so it's ready to attach when the belt is ready to go- Any feedback in fitting so far? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited May 22, 2014 by Pencap510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to Joann's. Ran out of snaps for my belt- and need to pick up some additional strapping to keep my ab- closer to the kidney. The seams don't line up <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Got my snaps- time to secure the belt together<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 In what I assumed would be the most simple part of my bud I find myself more frustrated that I've been yet to this point. I can't get the damn pop rivet gun to work correct - the back end of the rivet will not grab the belt. I'm not sure if the rivets I'm using aren't long enough? But either way- I've got to put it away before it all goes out the window <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) You just need to use washers on the canvas side because canvas will never be hard enough for the rivet to secure itself. Edited May 23, 2014 by The5thHorseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Think I'm gonna try a bolt and use my drimmel to sand it down. You'll never know the difference once the cover plates are on <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks- funny he second 2 worked fine. First one I had to rig- (the hole got to big and I could to get a rivet to stay). I'm gonna cut down, sand and cover the "messy" one- but all in all that shouldn't be an issue- right?? <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Now that's an awesome work area lol <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Have a lot of grinding to do to get my little cover plate to fit without having a lift on any of he sides. #paininthebutt. Lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Good to hear it's sorted out. And by the way, ammo belt should be trimmed right near the top and bottom of the boxes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Finished ! Grinded it down to where the cap fits flush. Now some e6000 and wait. In response that is just at 5-6 mm- I read somewhere that was on. Should it be taken down more?? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 SOMEONE INSTALLED THE MALE SNAP CORRECTLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AB!!!!!!!!!!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks !! Lol- how is everything else?<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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